LEANconstruction

LEANconstruction

TOP 10 LEAN CONSTRUCTION BASICS

  • Best Value Focus – LEAN construction is about maximizing value for all project participants, not just lowest first cost.

  • Proven Core Principles – Despite variations in projects, LEAN construction is built on well-established requirements that apply in any setting.

  • Consistency + Improvement – Standardized processes drive results while supporting continuous improvement.

  • Adaptability – LEAN processes flex to project needs, with success driven by participant competence and communication.

  • Collaborative Delivery Methods –

    • Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) – Best for major new construction.

    • Job Order Contracting (JOC) – Ideal for renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and minor new construction.

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Core Aspects of LEANconstruction
1. Collaboration
2. Best value procurement and execution
3. Shared risk/reward
4. Continuous improvement
5. Key performance indicators – KPIs
6. Mutual respect
7. Ongoing education and training
8. Common terms, definitions, and data architectures
9. Technology that supports rather than dictates process
10. Focus upon outcomes

Owners must lead the LEAN construction process and do so without excessive management and control.  In order to lead, however, owners must first grasp and become “LEAN competent”.

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Facilities Management Considerations
  • Develop competencies across all knowledge domains that support the organization, suppliers, and service providers
  • Create competitive advantage and best value through developing long-term partnerships
  • Engage in best value procurement
  • Segment “Fixed” and “Variable Costs”
  • Create a Capital Renewal Plan
    • Capital Renewal – Major repairs and cyclical replacement of building systems/components versus established building life-time (50 years, 100 years)
    • Sustainment Model (planned, preventive, and emergency maintenance, plus capital renewal) and Restoration/Modernization Models
  • Evaluate Current and Plan Status of Maintenance and Operations Program
  • Document cost savings via estimated return on investment (ROI) what-if analysis versus various timeframes
  • Review procurement policies
  • Review construction delivery methods
  • Ongoing education and training
  • Continuous monitoring inclusive of key leading and lagging performance indicators
  • Maintenance (General, Routine, Preventive)
    • Review operations affecting maintenance
    • Procedures
  • Utilities
    • Review operational procedures affecting utilities
    • Usage patterns/peak usage
    • Monitoring (meters, motors, etc.)
    • Life-cycle repair versus replace analysis
    • Review major systems (heat/light resistant glazing, insulation, automatic shut-offs for all fixtures, high efficiency heating/cooling, daylight lighting controls, intelligent building controls.
  • Capital Renewal
    • Regular condition audits
    • Prioritize versus organization mission
    • Multi-year scenario analysis
    • Repair versus replace analysis